Technician, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09865

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technician to provide first line user support at Kirkwall Grammar School. The ideal candidate will have an HNC or equivalent in a relevant field, along with experience in hardware and software troubleshooting. This permanent position involves assisting various departments and requires travel between locations within Orkney. Salary ranges from £31,601 to £33,791 annually.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational qualification in technology or related field.
• Experience in a similar support role is preferred.
• Ability to travel between locations in Orkney.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line user support to staff and pupils.
• Resolve hardware and software problems.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Assist other departments with specified tasks.

Skills

User support

Hardware troubleshooting

Software troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Technician

35 hours per week

Permanent

£31,601 - £33,791 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Kirkwall Grammar School is a six-year secondary school in Orkney with a catchment area covering the town of Kirkwall, East Mainland and the Outer Islands. The current school roll is approximately 850 pupils.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and self‑motivated person to build our capacity to deal with modern technologies. This post will assist the technician department in the provision of first line user support to staff and pupils.

Your main duties will include resolving hardware and software problems and first line maintenance of electrical/electronic equipment. You will also carry out specified day‑to‑day tasks for a variety of other departments including Science, Technical, Business Technology and Enterprise and Drama.

A relevant educational qualification at HNC or equivalent with previous experience in a similar role.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

To discuss the post, you are invited to contact Graeme Horne, Business Manager on 01856 872102 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 November 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.